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NRolfes · 07-20-2023, 09:45 AM

Are the front and back shock arms on a 1932 Model B the same or are they different in length and look? The car I am restoring no longer had shock arms. I did a long search this morning and did not find a definitive answer.

deuce lover · 07-20-2023, 10:29 AM

Yes fronts and rears are completely different. Suggest you purchase the V8 Ford Club of America '32 Book ,a worthwhile investment.

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petehoovie · 07-20-2023, 11:53 AM

Front Shock Arms

Rear Shock Arm

DavidG · 07-20-2023, 12:11 PM

From the book cited in #2 above.. The upper shock arm in the photo is for the front of '32 passenger cars and commercial vehicle and it is 6 5/8" in overall length. The lower arm in the photo is for the '32 rear shocks and it is 8 3/8" in overall length. The links on the left in the photo connect the ball end of the shock arms to the axles.

petehoovie · 07-20-2023, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidG

From the book cited in #2 above.. The upper shock arm in the photo is for the front of '32 passenger cars and commercial vehicle and it is 6 5/8" in overall length. The lower arm in the photo is for the '32 rear shocks and it is 8 3/8" in overall length. The links on the left in the photo connect the ball end of the shock arms to the axles.

DavidG · 07-20-2023, 12:14 PM

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Pete,

With respect, those are Model A shock arms. The '32 versions lack the shoulder behind the ball.

petehoovie · 07-20-2023, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Pete,

With respect, those are Model A shock arms. The '32 versions lack the shoulder behind the ball.

Corrected...

NRolfes · 07-20-2023, 07:36 PM

Thank You, this is very helpful in finding the right arms. I do have David’s books and I think I reread chapter 10 several times but did not see the additional information provided above - especially the length of the front and back arm. .

DavidG · 07-20-2023, 10:05 PM

You actually don't need the measurements as no other shock arms before or after the 1932 model year have the same exact appearance.

Bored&Stroked · 07-21-2023, 06:38 AM

I'm with David, the shape of 32 arms (in detail) is a one year only deal . . .

Bubsyouruncle · 07-21-2023, 10:49 PM

So much of 1932 is "one year only".

07-20-2023, 09:45 AM	#1
NRolfes Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 33	1932 shock arms Are the front and back shock arms on a 1932 Model B the same or are they different in length and look? The car I am restoring no longer had shock arms. I did a long search this morning and did not find a definitive answer.

07-20-2023, 11:53 AM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,156	Re: 1932 shock arms Front Shock Arms Rear Shock Arm __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 07-20-2023 at 12:39 PM.

07-20-2023, 12:14 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: 1932 shock arms Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pete, With respect, those are Model A shock arms. The '32 versions lack the shoulder behind the ball.

07-20-2023, 07:36 PM	#8
NRolfes Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 33	Re: 1932 shock arms Thank You, this is very helpful in finding the right arms. I do have David’s books and I think I reread chapter 10 several times but did not see the additional information provided above - especially the length of the front and back arm. .

07-20-2023, 10:05 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: 1932 shock arms You actually don't need the measurements as no other shock arms before or after the 1932 model year have the same exact appearance.

07-20-2023, 10:29 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 1932 shock arms Yes fronts and rears are completely different. Suggest you purchase the V8 Ford Club of America '32 Book ,a worthwhile investment. 1932 Ford Book, softbound (use Double book shipping rate) Regular price $64.00 The 1932 Ford Book, softbound: an all new look at the 1932 Ford in a two volume, 620 page, paperback book loaded with over 900 photos, illustrations and drawings, many in color. Great reviews in several current car hobby magazines and

07-21-2023, 06:38 AM	#10
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: 1932 shock arms I'm with David, the shape of 32 arms (in detail) is a one year only deal . . .

07-21-2023, 10:49 PM	#11
Bubsyouruncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gurnee, Illinois Posts: 270	Re: 1932 shock arms So much of 1932 is "one year only".